Corrales Council Unanimously Appoints Mandy Wolf as New Village Clerk

The Corrales Village Council unanimously approved Mandy Wolf to serve as village clerk at its regular meeting on Feb. 10, filling the role vacated by Melanie Romero, who transitioned into the village administrator position that day. The council’s vote was unanimous; the appointment took effect as of the Feb. 10 meeting.

Wolf thanked the council and framed the handoff to Romero as a continuation of village service. She said, “I am so grateful for this opportunity. I know that I have ‘big shoes’ to fill.” Wolf added she “hopes to live up to her legacy” and said she “looks forward to working with Mayor Fred Hashimoto, Romero, the councilors and staff.”

Wolf’s resume and local work history were cited at the meeting. Her profile describes her as a “highly motivated professional with diverse experience supporting executives and sales teams. Organized planner and problem solver who readily adapts to change, works independently as needed, and strives to exceed expectations.” Her listed experience includes administrative work, roles in banking and sales, service as an executive assistant for the Southern Sandoval County Arroyo Flood Control Authority, and work as a secretary at a local New Mexico high school. Wolf holds an associate degree of applied science and business administration and a certification in human resources management.

Melanie Romero’s elevation to administrator was announced at the same Feb. 10 session. Wolf credited Romero with doing an “amazing job” for the village and said Romero will continue that work in the administrator role. The council did not release a roll-call vote tally or contract terms at the meeting; the record provided at the session noted only that the appointment was approved unanimously.

Councilors also directed village administration to draft another version of municipal code changes to create enforceable parking regulations during the Feb. 10 meeting, signaling that governance work will continue alongside the administrative change. Councilor Mel Knight pointed to informal parking at a “mud pile” on the Gonzales property across the street from the Village Administration Complex, saying, “I’ve seen cars park there and use that, but I don’t think everybody knows if that’s available.” Mayor Fred Hashimoto noted that businesses are required to provide on-site customer parking, and a village official identified as Stout reminded the council that businesses hoping to open in Corrales are supposed to identify parking areas on their site plans.

Residents who want to comment on council business or reach the clerk’s office may email Village Clerk Mandy Wolf at mwolf@corrales-nm.org or use the village website to contact a councilor directly. The Feb. 10 council actions set the administrative lineup for Corrales as the council moves forward with the parking code rewrite and other municipal work.